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Climate Governance Integrity Programme

Climate & Corruption Case Atlas - Climate Governance Integrity Programme

  • United States

Abuse of Office and Retaliation at the US Environmental Protection Agency

Corruption Type

Whistleblowing

Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo sacrificed her career at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to speak out against vanadium poisoning among miners in South Africa. Although she won a historic court victory, the EPA continued its retaliation. She challenged the agency, successfully campaigning for the passage of the "Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act" (No-FEAR).

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